US Bridges

Ia 2 over Big Indian Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. W of Jct. of Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000050230

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Big Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Big Indian Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W of Jct. of Ia 1
RouteState Highway 2
CountyVan Buren County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.67432, -91.9622
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2022)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 2 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Big Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.